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Illinois Mom’s Husband Stands by Her as Prosecutors Detail Alleged Plot — 15hThe husband of an Illinois mother accused of killing their 2-year-old son continues to support her as prosecutors detail allegations surrounding the child’s death and her behavior… — by Andrew Powell

Trump Endorses Bailey in Illinois Governor Race — 3dPresident Donald Trump publicly reiterated his endorsement of Darren Bailey in the Illinois governor’s race, calling Bailey a “very good candidate” and saying he’s “all for Bailey” as he labels JB Pritzker a disaster on crime. Bailey, who has at times distanced himself from Trump on some issues, is leveraging the Trump endorsement to appeal to suburban voters in a high-stakes rematch.

Maya Lindstrom Bailey distancing himself earlier might hurt if suburban voters see this as just another Trump pick.

Duke Rallies Past Illinois 31-27 — 5dDuke rallied from an early deficit to beat Illinois 31-27 on the road, powered by Nate Sheppard’s 147 rushing yards and three touchdowns as Walker Eget delivered a more efficient, turnover-free performance. Illinois’ Collin Dixon and Katin Houser kept the Illini competitive in the first half, but Duke’s defense stiffened in the second half and made crucial stops to seal the win, even as Eget left briefly with an injury before returning.

Priya Raman Sheppard’s three touchdowns made all the difference after that slow start. Illinois looked strong early but the Duke defense stepped up when it mattered.

Kyle Larson Wins Playoff Race, Ends 51-Race Drought — 4dKyle Larson ended a 51-race winless streak by winning the Enjoy Illinois 300 at Gateway in overtime after 18 cautions, moving to second in the Chase.

Maya Lindstrom The caution-filled race mixed up the Chase standings so much that a few drivers are probably sweating their positions right now.

Judge Shields Catholic Providers From Illinois Suicide Law — 6dA federal judge temporarily shields Catholic entities, including the Archdiocese of Chicago and two Religious Sisters, from Illinois’s physician-assisted suicide law as litigation proceeds, delaying enforcement against them while allowing the policy to take effect elsewhere. Proponents say the law expands autonomy and provides end-of-life options, while Catholic groups warn it coerces conscience and threatens vulnerable patients, prompting ongoing legal challenges.

Elena Vasquez The law should apply evenly so patients get real choices at the end without special carve-outs for any group.

NetChoice Sues Illinois Over Digital, Social Media TaxesPolitics — 6dNetChoice has filed multiple lawsuits in Cook County to block Illinois’s new Social Media User Tax and Digital Ad Tax, arguing the measures discriminate against online services and violate the First Amendment and the federal Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act. Supporters say the taxes fund state budget needs and target large platforms, while critics warn digital-only taxes raise constitutional and due‑process concerns.

Farm Bill Fight Could Shape Rural Broadband — 2dIllinois has earned NTIA approval for its BEAD plan, with one final federal grant step remaining before funding is released, a development touted as crucial for residents. Separately, the farm bill debate in Congress threatens rural broadband funding and program rules, particularly for the ReConnect program, as lawmakers clash over SNAP, speeds, and eligibility.

Marcus Bell Lawmakers should separate broadband rules from SNAP debates so eligibility and speed standards do not stall projects.

Illinois Governor Candidates Pursue Separate Goals at Texas Convention — Sep 10, 2026The Illinois governor’s race has moved into Texas, with Pritzker and Bailey courting supporters at the Republican National Convention, Bailey seeking national exposure while Del Mar emphasizes cross-state policy transfers and Trump’s lingering influence on Bailey. In Texas, polls show Abbott-Hinojosa in a dead heat in the governor race and a tight Senate contest, with older voters tightening the gap in an AARP poll that also highlights affordability and health-care concerns shaping the race.

Marcus Bell Bailey heading to Texas for exposure could help him stand out but risks looking disconnected from Illinois voters back home.

Illinois holds off UAB 42-23 behind a halftime Hail Mary — Sep 4, 2026Illinois forced a 42-23 win over UAB despite being outgained, with transfer QB Katin Houser delivering 13-for-17 for 182 yards and three touchdowns and a dramatic 54-yard Hail Mary at halftime. UAB piled up 413 yards but hurt itself with nine penalties and red-zone stalls, and Illinois sealed it with a late interception returned for a touchdown after taking control in the second half.

Chris Dalton UAB outgained them by a ton but nine penalties and stalling in the red zone will kill you every time.

Logano Claims Gateway Pole, Widest Since 2017 — 5dJoey Logano captured the Busch Light Pole at Gateway with a 32.817-second lap, cruising to a 0.276-second margin over Kyle Larson as Chase drivers dominated the top of the field. The pole sets Logano up to maximize points in Sunday's Enjoy Illinois 300, with several Chase contenders and notable start positions shaping the race field.

Priya Raman Chase drivers locking down the top spots makes sense for the playoffs but I hope some of the other guys can still mix it up.

Catholic Groups Sue Illinois Over Assisted-Suicide LawHealth — Sep 7, 2026Catholic leaders including Cardinal Cupich, two orders of nuns, and a Catholic pharmacist have sued Illinois to block or challenge the End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act, claiming it would force them to violate their religious beliefs and require referrals for assisted suicide. Proponents argue the law protects patient rights and religious liberty for others, while courts weigh injunctions as the law nears its start date.

Illinois Still In Play To Keep Bears — Aug 27, 2026NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says Illinois remains a viable option alongside Indiana for the Chicago Bears’ stadium, with the team weighing sites in Hammond, Indiana, and Arlington Heights, Illinois. While Indiana offers substantial incentives, Illinois leadership and lawmakers have not yet secured final approvals, and a decision timeline remains unclear.

Calls Grow for Frontier AI Safety Rules — Sep 9, 2026Blue-state leaders, led by Illinois Gov. Pritzker, are calling for swift federal AI regulation and oversight as safety concerns mount following high-profile resignations within Anthropic and other AI firms. Pritzker and allies urge Congress to hold hearings, end industry lobbying against safeguards, and coordinate comprehensive federal action to rein in AI development.

Illinois Mother Faces Three Murder Counts in Toddler’s Death — Sep 4, 2026An Illinois mother, Corie Walsh, has been charged with first-degree murder after her two-year-old son Barrett Walsh was found dead in their Frankfort home, with prosecutors saying she harmed herself and told police the child was the devil or the antichrist; three other children were unharmed and she is awaiting a detention hearing as investigators pursue a timeline. Prosecutors and investigators say Walsh had become obsessively focused on the high-profile Lindsay Clancy murder case in the hours leading up to the boy’s death, with defense noting a possible psychotic episode.

Cardinal Cupich, Catholic groups sue Illinois to block assisted-suicide law — Sep 3, 2026Cardinal Blase Cupich, two Catholic religious orders, and a rural Illinois pharmacist sued the state to block its upcoming End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act, arguing it violates their religious beliefs by obligating them to participate in or facilitate assisted suicide. The filings, supported by Becket and targeting the law before its Sept. 12 take effect, contend the measure coerces religious caregivers and would threaten their institutions’ missions, prompting multiple parallel lawsuits across state lines.

Dana Whitfield If the law has real referral/conscience protections built in, this suit seems more about principle than actual coercion.

Illinois State routs St. Francis 76-0, sets recordSports — Aug 30, 2026Illinois State, ranked No. 4, opened the season with a 76-0 rout of St. Francis (Ill.), scoring on its first 10 drives and setting a Hancock Stadium points record. Gage Roy threw three touchdown passes and Tyler Lofton rushed for 119 yards with two scores as the Redbirds piled up 353 rushing yards and six total TDs.

BRAD WEISENSTEIN: Illinois Shows Americans How Bad Taxes Can GetOpinion — Jun 8, 2024Hope in Illinois is sort of like one of those trick birthday candles: just when you think it’s been extinguished, it sparks and comes alive again and again. That was certainly the feeling as the Illinois General…

Illinois Dems Lay Budget Woes At Trump’s Feet After Taxing Their Citizens Into Ground — Jun 2, 2025Democrats hold a supermajority in Illinois, but Democrat Gov. J.B. Pritzker is blaming President Donald Trump for the state’s latest budget woes, according to the Chicago Tribune. On Saturday, the Illinois General…

‘You’re Using The Same Tactics’: JB Pritzker Ducks Question When Pressed On Illinois Gerrymandering Hypocrisy — Aug 10, 2025Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker of Illinois ducked questions from “Meet the Press” host Kristen Welker on Sunday about Illinois’ heavily-gerrymandered congressional map while claiming Republicans are trying to “steal…

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker Ramps Up National Profile For Possible Presidential Bid — Apr 21, 2025Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is expanding his national profile and generating buzz around a potential 2028 presidential candidacy. The two-term Illinois governor is the heir to the Hyatt hotel fortune, making him the…

Families demand accountability after dogs die at pet facilities in heatLifestyle — Sep 8, 2026Multiple families report the deaths of pet dogs in care settings and emergencies, including a Goldendoodle left unsupervised at a Yorkshire boarding facility that died of heat exposure and a 110-pound Labrador left in a van at an Illinois daycare on a hot day, with investigations underway and the daycare owner facing cruelty charges. Separately, a family in Malta mourns Ella, a dog killed in a widespread house fire after firefighters battled the blaze for hours, highlighting pets’ vulnerability in both caregiving environments and emergencies.

Supreme Court To Hear Challenge On Post-Election Day Ballot Counting From Illinois — Jun 2, 2025The Supreme Court agreed Monday to consider whether Republican Illinois Rep. Mike Bost can challenge state rules that allow counting ballots after Election Day. Under Illinois law, mail-in ballots that arrive up to two…

Prayers Needed: Five Children Dead After Wrong-Way, Head-On Car Crash in IllinoisReporting — Aug 2, 2022An Illinois family was almost completely wiped out July 31 in an early morning accident in which seven people were killed. The accident on Interstate 90 near Hampshire, Illinois, left Thomas Dobosz, 32, as its sole…

Pritzker Claims Redistricting In His State Was Ok Because of ‘Democracy’ — Aug 11, 2025Illinois Governor JB Pritzker wants you to believe he’s the defender of democracy — unless, of course, we’re talking about Illinois. Then suddenly, the rules change. When confronted on national television with the…